Through a Christian commitment shared with its members, CCIG searches for solutions to the political and socio-economic problems of our time while paying particular attention to the dignity of every human being and for the common good of all.
Activities are aimed at developing the expertise of NGOs in their work with the UN and improving their networking with various partners. The goal is to allow NGOs to realize their contributions more punctually and efficiently, in addition to improving the civil society involvement at the local level. These activities consist of information exchange and know-how among NGOs, as well as the organization of meetings with OHCHR officers, UN experts and other NGOs.
Nepali Civil Society Actors in Geneva to advocate prior to the 51st UPR Session
From November 25 to 28, three Nepali civil society actors representing the local organizations of Community Self-Reliance Centre (CSRC) and Social Work Institute (SWI) came to Geneva to engage in advocacy prior to the UPR session of Nepal, which is scheduled for January 2026. During their visit, they took part
Advancing UPR Implementation: Technical Support for Kenyan Civil Society Actors
On November 17th, Dreikönigsaktion – Hilfswerk der Katholischen Jungschar (DKA Austria) and CCIG organized an online meeting for local civil society actors from Kenya. This meeting was provided as an opportunity to reflect on their experiences with the UPR of Kenya in 2025, evaluate progress, and explore new strategies to
Local Civil Society Speaks about the UPR Outcomes of Kenya at the 60th HRC
On behalf of Dreikönigsaktion – Hilfswerk der Katholischen Jungschar (DKA Austria), and representing five partner organizations in Kenya, on 26 September 2025, Ms. Denise Mghoi Kighombe delivered an oral statement (via video message) during the adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) outcomes of Kenya under Item 6 at the
60th HRC Session: Denouncing violations of Children’s Rights in the context of mining activities in Ghana
On 12 September 2025, with the support of CCIG and Dreikönigsaktion – Hilfswerk der Katholischen Jungschar (DKA Austria), Mr. John Kanyiti Tomah, representative of Care for Deprived Communities, a local NGO based in Ghana, took the floor through video message during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) to
From CCIG’s training to Action: Kenyan Civil Society Actor in Geneva to Advocate Prior to the 49th UPR Session
From February 17 to 21, 2025, Mr. Nyangori Ohenjo, representing the Centre for Minority Rights Development (CEMIRIDE) in Kenya, came to Geneva to engage in advocacy prior to the UPR session of Kenya, scheduled for May 2025. During his visit, he took part in bilateral meetings with several State representatives
Local Actors voice their Concerns about Children’s Rights in Bangladesh during the 55th HRC Session
On 25 March 2024, with the support of the CCIG and the FMSI, local civil society actors delivered an oral statement on the occasion of the adoption of UPR outcomes of Bangladesh, under item 6 of the 55th Human Rights Council session. The statement welcomed the acceptance by Bangladesh of
UPR of Bangladesh: Advocating for the rights of children living in the tea gardens of Sylhet
Between April and October 2023, in the framework of a larger project implemented by the Marist Foundation for International Solidarity (FMSI) with the support of the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG), several actions were undertaken to advocate for the rights of children living in the tea gardens of Sylhet.
Helping ground actors to monitor UPR recommendations in Bolivia
Throughout 2022, the CCIG has contributed to the follow-up project “Children’s and women’s rights in Bolivia: Follow up on the UN bodies recommendations”, initiated in December 2021 together with the Marist International Solidarity Foundation (FMSI). Also supported by Edmund Rice International (ERI), this project aims to support local actors in
UPR Pre-session: local Civil Society Organizations advocate for human rights in Papua New Guinea
As part of the lead up advocacy activities for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Papua New Guinea (3rd Cycle), the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) supported locally-based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) participation in the UPR Info Pre-sessions on 6 October, 2021. The PNG Tribal Foundation, Magna Carta PNG
Children, Youth and Women at the Forefront of CCIG UPR Submission for Bolivia
For the most recent UPR-info pre-sessions which were conducted in Geneva from the 8th to the 11th of October, CCIG facilitated the participation of a local NGO coordinator as a speaker in the panel discussions regarding Bolivia to advocate for the rights of children, adolescents, youth and women. The pre-sessions
CCIG co-signs open NGO letter regarding critical funding gaps for UN mechanisms
CCIG and several member NGOs signed onto a letter entitled “Open NGO letter regarding the critical funding gap affecting UN human rights mechanisms and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights,” which expressed concern over anticipated budgetary cuts for UN treaty bodies. CCIG and all signatory NGOs expressed
Children in street situation in Madagascar: CCIG supports its members during UPR-info pre-session
On the occasion of last UPR-info pre-sessions, held in Geneva from October 6 to 9, 2014, CCIG supported its members taking the floor on Madagascar, which will be reviewed at the 20th session of the UPR Working Group (27 October – 7 November 2014). In preparation for the upcoming UPR